Aquaphor Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment Skin Protectant

FDA OTC Skin Protectant Active Ingredient — Petrolatum: The FDA recognises petrolatum as a safe and effective OTC skin protectant active ingredient at concentrations of 30–100%. It creates an occlusive barrier on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss and promotes healing of dry, chapped, or minor irritated skin.

CTPA Ingredient Library — Petrolatum: CTPA lists petrolatum (white soft paraffin) as a safe emollient and skin protectant permitted under EU Cosmetics Regulation. It provides an effective occlusive barrier that prevents moisture loss and is well tolerated by all skin types including sensitive skin.

CIR Safety Assessment of Mineral Oil as Used in Cosmetics (2015, Amended): The CIR Expert Panel concluded that cosmetic-grade (refined) mineral oil is safe for use in cosmetics as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. Cosmetic-grade mineral oil is highly refined and distinct from industrial-grade mineral oil; no significant safety concerns were identified at cosmetic use concentrations.

CTPA Ingredient Library — Mineral Oil: CTPA recognises cosmetic-grade mineral oil as a well-established skin-conditioning ingredient with a long history of safe use in cosmetic formulations. It functions as an emollient and occlusive agent that helps maintain skin hydration.

CIR Safety Assessment of Ceresin as Used in Cosmetics: The CIR Expert Panel concluded that ceresin is safe for use in cosmetics as a viscosity-increasing agent and texture modifier. It is a refined mineral wax with a well-established safety record in cosmetic formulations.

CTPA Ingredient Library — Ceresin: CTPA recognises ceresin as a cosmetic ingredient used as a wax and thickening agent. It has a long history of safe use in lip care, ointments, and other semi-solid cosmetic formulations.

CIR Safety Assessment of Lanolin and Its Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics (2014): The CIR Expert Panel concluded that lanolin alcohol is safe for use in cosmetic products for normal skin. However, the Panel noted that lanolin alcohol is a known contact sensitiser and that products containing it should be used with caution on damaged or compromised skin where the potential for sensitisation is increased.

CTPA Ingredient Library — Lanolin Alcohol: CTPA recognises lanolin alcohol as a cosmetic emollient and emulsifier with a potential for contact sensitisation. It is a recognised allergen in patch-test series and may cause allergic contact dermatitis in predisposed individuals, particularly those with eczema or wool sensitivity.

CIR Safety Assessment of Panthenol as Used in Cosmetics: The CIR Expert Panel found panthenol (provitamin B5) safe as used in cosmetic formulations. It functions as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent, improving skin hydration and supporting barrier function, with no significant irritation or sensitisation concerns.

CTPA Ingredient Library — Panthenol: CTPA lists panthenol as a safe humectant and skin-conditioning agent. As provitamin B5, it supports healthy skin cell metabolism. It is well tolerated and considered safe for sensitive skin.

FDA GRAS Database — Glycerin: Glycerin (glycerol) is affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. As a cosmetic ingredient, it is one of the most widely used and well-tolerated humectants, drawing moisture from the environment to the outer layers of the skin.

CIR Safety Assessment of Bisabolol as Used in Cosmetics (2014): The CIR Expert Panel concluded that bisabolol (alpha-bisabolol) is safe for use in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent at the concentrations used in current practice. It is a naturally derived terpene alcohol with well-documented soothing and anti-irritant properties and a low sensitisation potential.

CTPA Ingredient Library — Bisabolol: CTPA recognises bisabolol as a cosmetic ingredient valued for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties. It is widely used in formulations targeting sensitive or irritated skin due to its anti-inflammatory and barrier-supportive characteristics.